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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:
 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 14^th, 2004 (distributed previously);
 

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 21^st, 2004;
 

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(3)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Wednesday, June 23^rd, 2004; and
 

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and to receive for information, the GVRD Board in Brief dated May 26^th, 2004.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

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Presentation by Mayor Brodie, as Honorary President of Scouts Canada, of the Silver Cross for Gallantry, one of Scoutings highest awards, to Mr. Jeff Watts, for his heroic efforts and bravery under extreme duress, in his capacity as a Paramedic.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.
 

Mr. Tim Wilkinson, President of IAFF Local 1286, regarding Cancer Presumption for Firefighters (Item No. 7).

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 23.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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5.

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 15^th, 2004, be received for information.

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6.

EMERGENCY PROGRAMS 5 YEAR PROGRESS REPORT 1999 - 2003
(Report:  May 5/04, File No.:  09-5125-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1182983)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Emergency Programs 5 Year Progress Report 1999-2003 be received for information and forwarded to the Provincial Emergency Program.

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7.

CANCER PRESUMPTION FOR FIREFIGHTERS
(Report:  May 14/2004, File No.:  05-1600-03-01/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1122128, 1301948)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following 2003 UBCM AGM Resolution B133, recognizing cancer presumption for the fire service of British Columbia, be endorsed.

WHEREAS fire fighting is recognized as a hazardous occupation to the health for fire fighters;

AND WHEREAS recent medical and scientific studies show a strong association between working conditions experienced by fire fighters over time and the occurrence of certain diseases;

AND WHEREAS other provincial jurisdictions have adopted Workers Compensation legislation and regulations or are in the process of adopting legislation and regulations acknowledging the relationship between fire fighting and certain cancers;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities lobby the government of British Columbia to have cancer presumption recognized by the Workers Compensation Board for the fire service of British Columbia.
 

(2)

That the Workers Compensation Board be requested to take the appropriate steps to include the types of cancer identified by Dr. Tee Guidotti (in his report dated March 26^th, 2003, to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association) in legislation as presumptively caused by the occupation of fire fighting without the need for further study.

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8.

Canada-US Air Quality Agreement - Request to Support the Inclusion of the Georgia Basin/Puget Sound Airshed
(Report:  May 22/2004, File No.:  10-6175-02-01) (REDMS No. 1264996)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Richmond City Council send a letter to the Minister of Environment and US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator advising of the City's support for the inclusion of the Georgia Basin/Puget Sound airshed under a new or existing Annex to the Canada/US Air Quality Agreement; and
 

(2)

copies of the letter be sent to the Fraser Valley Regional District, the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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9.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 21^st, 2004, be received for information.

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10.

STATUS REPORT - RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTRE HOUSING & EMERGENCY SHELTER PROJECT
(Report:  June 16/04, File No.:  08-4057-20-RCSC2) (REDMS No. 1301627)
 

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

The Richmond Community Services Centre, Housing and Emergency Shelter Project be terminated, (as identified in the report dated June 16^th, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning).
 

(2)

Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Health Resources Development Canada (HRDC), the Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness (RSCH) and the Richmond community project partners be notified of the termination of the project.
 

(3)

Staff report on options to proceed with the sale of the City properties at 8111 Granville Avenue and 8080 Anderson Road.
 

(4)

Staff work with community partners to explore other feasible opportunities to implement the Richmond Homelessness Needs Assessment and Strategy.

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11.

MATERIALLY AFFECTED REFERRAL FROM NEW WESTMINSTER PROPOSED DESTINATION CASINO AT 350 GIFFORD STREET
(Report:  June 16/04, File No.:  0155-20-NWES1) (REDMS No. 1301182, 1295185, 1304250)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the City of New Westminster be advised that the City of Richmond is materially affected by the proposed destination casino at 350 Gifford Street, New Westminster.
 

(2)

the City of New Westminster not conclude its materially affected consultation process until an agreement has been reached between the City of New Westminster and the City of Richmond regarding Richmond's materially affected concerns which include additional public consultation, land use incompatibility (noise), traffic, safety and policing concerns.
 

(3)

the BC Lottery Corporation be notified of Richmond's materially affected concerns.
 

(4)

Richmond City staff continue consultations with the City of New Westminster Staff and other interested groups, including the Farmers Institute and Fraser Port, and report to Richmond City Council as required. 

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt, Vice Chair

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12.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 22^nd, 2004, be received for information.

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13.

REFERRAL ON APPLICATION BY NCL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING AT 12251 NO. 2 ROAD
(RZ 03-252028  Report:  June 10/04, File No.:  8060-20-7722/7723) (REDMS No. 1296381)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7722, to redesignate a portion of 12251 No. 2 Road from "Industrial" to "Multiple Family" in the Steveston Area Land Use Map in Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7722, having been considered in conjunction with:
 

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.
 

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7722, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.
 

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7723, for the rezoning of a portion of 12251 No. 2 Road from "Light Industrial District (I2)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/84)", be introduced and given first reading.

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14.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT) - DANA WESTERMARK
(RZ 02-199677 - Report:  June 11/04, File No.:  8060-20-7750/7751) (REDMS No. 1079862)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7750, to redesignate 3900, 3920, 3940, 3960 and 3980 Youngmore Road from "Low-Density Residential" to "Medium-Density Residential" in Attachment 2 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Specific Land Use Map), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7750, having been considered in conjunction with:
 

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;
 

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.
 

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7750, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.
 

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7751, to amend the minimum setbacks, maximum height and minimum lot size provisions of the Comprehensive Development District (CD/121),  and to rezone 3900, 3920, 3940, 3960 and 3980 Youngmore Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/121)", as amended, be introduced and given first reading.

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15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RAJINDER TAKHAR
(RZ 04 -255365 - Report:  May 25/2004, File No.:  8060-20-7743) (REDMS No. 1292768, 280098, 1197468, 1293102, 1294415)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5456, adopted by Council in July 1994, be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude the properties fronting Westminster Highway from Riverdale Drive to McCallan Road. 
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7743, for the rezoning of 5988 Riverdale Drive from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single Family Housing District (R1-0.6), be introduced and given first reading.

16.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING
 

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( A)

CENTURY HOLDINGS LTD.
(RZ 04-266049 - Report:  June 7 /04, File No.:  8060-20-7754) (REDMS No. 1289537, 1289541, 1289539)

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( B)

BOSA PROPERTIES INC.
(RZ 04-267103  Report:  June 7/04, File No.:  8060-20-7740) (REDMS No. 1266577, 1296204, 1266583, 1266802, 1266581)

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( C)

MIKE OLAK
(RZ 04-270141 - Report:  June 1/04, File No.:  8060-20-7745) (REDMS No. 1295286)

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( D)

POLYGON DEVELOPMENT 43 LTD.
(RZ 04-270156 - Report:  June 10/04, File No.:  8060-20-7757) (REDMS No. 1296337)

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( E)

RAV BAINS
(RZ 04-270746 Report:  June 9/04, File No.:  8060-20-7756) (REDMS No. 1295582)

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( F)

LES COHEN & AZIM BHIMANI
(RZ 04-270504 Report:  June 2/04, File No.:  8060-20-7748) (REDMS No. 1295574)

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( G)

MIKE MILIC
(RZ 04-270541 Report:  June 1/04, File No.:  8060-20-7746) (REDMS No. 1295502)

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( H)

VIGNARAJAH SELLATHURAI
(RZ 04-270555 Report:  June 1/2004  File No.:  8060-20-7747) (REDMS No. 1295597)

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( I)

MALHI CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(RZ 04-2706092 Report:  June 8/04, File No.:  8060-20-7749) (REDMS No. 1296086)

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( J)

PALLADIUM DEVELOPMENT CORP.
(RZ 04-268857 - Report:  June 5/04, File No.:  8060-20-7752) (REDMS No. 1230933)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:
 

(1)

Bylaw No. 7754, for the rezoning of 7571 and 7611 Alderbridge Way from Limited Industrial Retail District (I4) to Downtown Commercial District (C7);
 

(2)

Bylaw No 7740, for the rezoning of 5811 and 5851 No. 3 Road from Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6) to Downtown Commercial District (C7);
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7745, for the rezoning of 8411 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6);
 

(4)

Bylaw No. 7757, to amend Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 by creating a new single-family residential zone, Comprehensive Development District (CD/146), and for the rezoning of 7251 Ash Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/146);
 

(5)

Bylaw No. 7756, for the rezoning of 10620 Gilbert Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B);
 

(6)

Bylaw No. 7748, for the rezoning of 9411 Williams Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Coach House District (R9);
 

(7)

Bylaw No. 7746, for the rezoning of 9231 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6);
 

(8)

Bylaw No. 7747, for the rezoning of 4500 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Coach House District (R9);
 

(9)

Bylaw No. 7749, for the rezoning of 9591 Williams Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6);
 

(10)

Bylaw 7752, to amend Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 by creating a new multiple-family residential zone, Comprehensive Development District (CD/145), and to rezone 9491, 9531, and 9551 Ferndale Road and 9520, 9540 Westminster Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/145).

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

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17.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 23^rd, 2004, be received for information.

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18.

CITY OF RICHMOND AND BC HYDRO PROTOCOL FOR TREE MANAGEMENT
(Report:  May 12/04, File No.:  10-6550-01) (REDMS No. 1215699)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed City of Richmond and BC Hydro Protocol for Tree Management (attached to the report dated May 12^th, 2004, from the Director, Engineering), be endorsed, and
 

(2)

That the Director of Engineering be authorized to sign the protocol and forward it to BC Hydro for signing.

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19.

CONTRACT T.1563 2004 WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT VIKING WAY (BRIDGEPORT RD. TO VULCAN WAY), BAKERVIEW SUBDIVISION AND MORES SUBDIVISION
(Report:  May 26/04, File No.:  03-1000-20-T.1563) (REDMS No. 1268521)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a contract with Pedre Contractors Ltd., in accordance with Contract T.1563 2004 Watermain Replacement, for the total amount of $955,880.

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20.

ALDERBRIDGE SANITARY PUMP STATION REHABILITATION
(Report:  June 4/04, File No.:  10-6400-03) (REDMS No. 1297883)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That $195,000 of excess funds from the 2002 Sanitary Pump Station Rehabilitation Account (No. 40610) be used to fund rehabilitation of the Alderbridge Sanitary Pump Station.

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21.

SUSTAINABLE REGION SHOWCASE FOR GREATER VANCOUVER
(Report:  June 7/04, File No.:  10-6500-01/2004 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1296591)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter from the City be forwarded to the Chair of Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA) to request that Richmond be considered as a candidate municipality to participate in the following proposed initiatives under the Sustainable Region Showcase, (as described in the report dated June 7^th, 2004, from the Acting Director, Transportation):
 

(1)

the Hybrid Bus Demonstration Project; and
 

(2)

the Goods Movement Strategy.

22.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE RICHMOND PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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23.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, June 16^th, 2004, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to DENY the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for property at 10700 Granville Avenue (DV 04-267698), be endorsed.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7235
(20471, 20491, 20511, 20531, 20551, 20571, 20591 Westminster Highway, RZ 01-114257)
Opposed at 1^st Reading Cllr. Steves.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings Cllrs. Barnes and Steves.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7236
(20471, 20491, 20511, 20531, 20551, 20571, 20591 Westminster Highway, RZ 01-114257)
Opposed at 1^st Reading Cllr. Steves.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings Cllrs. Barnes and Steves.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7630
(8200 Williams Road, RZ 03-239490)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7702
(10420 and 10440 Odlin Road, RZ 04-010768)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 7724
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7043, Amendment Bylaw No. 7725
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

ADJOURNMENT